Josh and Alyssa met in college—and though they wouldn’t admit it at the time, it was love at first sight. Josh had noticed Alyssa around campus for a while before she even knew who he was. But one day, she saw him playing drums, their eyes met, and something shifted. In that moment, they both felt it—like they were meant to be part of each other’s story. Josh made it his mission to get to know her, and soon they discovered mutual friends and started spending time together in a big friend group. Despite coming from different backgrounds, they connected deeply—through shared values, family experiences, and a mutual love for worship and production. Josh fell fast and hard, and while Alyssa felt the same spark, she hesitated—nervous to let someone in. But Josh never wavered. For five months, he pursued her with steady kindness and patience, becoming her safe place. And eventually, she let her guard down. From that moment on, everything felt easy and right. They brought out the best in each other—Josh added adventure and spontaneity to Alyssa’s world, while she grounded and centered his. From college days to career changes and navigating semi-long distance, their love has only deepened through every season. They’ve always known this was forever—and now, four years later, they’re not just excited to get married, but to build something lasting. A new legacy. A home full of peace, joy, and purpose. They’re ready to walk through every season together—side by side—confident that the best is yet to come.

Josh and Alyssa had always known this moment would come—it was never a matter of if, but when. So while the engagement wasn’t a total surprise, Josh still found a way to sweep Alyssa off her feet. With the help of a few of her close friends, Josh orchestrated what seemed like a casual girls’ trip to the city. The plan? A free museum visit, followed by dinner and a stroll through NYC. Alyssa—clever as ever—suspected something might be in the works, but she played along. What she didn’t expect was where the night would lead: Pier 34, a quiet spot nestled between Manhattan and Brooklyn, overlooking the NYC skyline. It wasn’t just any view—it was their spot. On their very first New Year’s Eve together, they had stumbled upon this pier, shared a swing under the stars, and talked about the future as fireworks lit up the sky. It was one of those magical, core-memory kind of nights. Alyssa had always quietly hoped that if a proposal ever happened, it would be there. Little did she know, Josh had remembered every detail and had been planning it all along. Under the same skyline where they once dreamed together, Josh got down on one knee—and the rest is forever.